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©McDonald’s Corporation • Planned Maintenance Manual • Revised January 2007
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Why:
To maintain grill cleanliness and food safety.
Time required:
3 minutes to prepare 22 minutes to complete
Time of day:
Grill not in use.
Hazard:
The upper platen surface and edges are very hot!
To prevent burn injuries, use extreme caution when wiping down release sheets and platen edges.
Tools and supplies:
McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner (HCS), McD All Purpose Super Concentrate (HCS), McD’s
NOSCRATCH™ Pad and Pad Holder, a suitable container, High-Temperature Pot Brush and Grill Cloth,
Stainless Steel Pan Filled With Lukewarm Water, Protective Gloves, (to protect hands from heat), Grill
Squeegee and Grill Scraper.
Procedure:
Important:
Frequently throughout the day, (at least 4
times per hour), thoroughly wipe down the release
sheets and platen edges with a damp grill cloth.
1. Select Manual mode using the button.
PRESS the OR arrow buttons until “CLEAN
MODE” is displayed, (the control will maintain the
proper cleaning temperature).
Repeat with the other control. “READY TO CLEAN” will
be displayed and an audible alarm will sound when
the grill is at the proper cleaning temperature.
Press the GREEN pushbutton to display “OFF.” The
“OFF” position on the controller allows the operator
to raise and lower the platen, (for clamshell grills), to
alternate positions for cleaning of the platen edges.
2. Empty and replace the grease troughs. Grease
troughs should be emptied and replaced consistent
with store security policy.
3. Put on the protective gloves and wipe down the
exposed surface of the release sheet with a damp
grill cloth.
4. Remove the release sheet locking clips and bars.
Clean the release sheets following the instructions
provided by your local cleaning chemical supplier.
5. Scrape only the lower grill surface with the grill
scraper, and squeegee any residue into the grease
troughs with the grill squeegee.
Caution:
Do not scrape or otherwise scratch the upper
platens. The use of metal scrapers, abrasive pads, or wire
brushes will permanently damage the surface of the
upper platens.
6. Open one packet of McD Hi-Temp Grill Cleaner, (HCS),
and empty the contents into a suitable container.
(One packet cleans a 3ft. grill).
7. Firmly attach the McD NO-SCRATCH™ Pad to the pad
holder.
8. Dip the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad into the grill cleaner.
9. Spread a light coating of grill cleaner over the entire
platen surface, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE EDGES of all
upper platens. DO NOT SCRUB WHILE APPLYING THE
PRODUCT.
10. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the
platen surfaces, BACK, FRONT AND SIDE EDGES with
the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad until all the soil has been
liquefied by the grill cleaner. For stubborn soils, apply
additional grill cleaner and lightly scrub. DO NOT
RINSE THE PLATENS AT THIS TIME.
11. Starting at the back of the lower grill, spread a light
coating of grill cleaner over the entire surface. DO
NOT SCRUB WHILE APPLYING THE PRODUCT.
12. After applying the grill cleaner, lightly scrub the grill
surface with the NO-SCRATCH™ Pad until all the soil
has been liquefied.
13. Rinse the upper platens with a dripping wet grill
cloth. RINSE PLATEN EDGE THOROUGHLY, THEN WIPE
DOWN BACK EDGE OF PLATEN.
14. Carefully pour small quantities of lukewarm water
onto the grill while brushing the surface, backsplash,
and bullnose with a LONGLIFE™ pot brush or
equivalent high-temperature brush. Continue until
the water no longer boils away and the grill remains
wet. Squeegee dry.
P/N 4521779 (11/29/07)
